Athearn RTR SD40-2 w/88" Nose - CSX #8888

[niwx8924]

Hi all. I am planing on modeling CSXT's YN2 SD40-2 #8888 as it looked the day it ran away. I got the model from Athearn RTR and have already began work on it. So far my friend Daniel (hlcx4300) has painted the grills black and has added the details west plow casting I purchased. Just yesterday I removed the "K9 APU" decals from the cab with a pencil eraser. Still to come is the addition of walkway tread and brass steps from cannon & co, and step lights. Also I will be adding Soundtraxx Tsunami to it with a RailMaster high bass speaker. I need some advice though. I need to find good ditch light castings and I need them positioned correctly. They will be lighted with LEDs from richmond controls. Also, I need to get the cab roof repainted blue to match the rest of the unit, because it is painted white from the factory. Pics to come soon. Any help, tips, and advice is greatly appreciated for this project.

[nsmodeler]

I would ues Details West part #229 for the ditch lights. They appear to be the most accurate, and they are easy to light. As for the cab roof; you will probably have to experiment and mix several colors in order to match Athearn's version of the blue.

[grandtrunkfan]

Dont forget the bullet holes!